Employment Information Cum Advisory Bureau (EIAB), Department of Lifelong Learning (DLL) in collaboration with Govt. Degree College, Samba today organised a career counselling programme in “Careers in Performing Arts” and “Self employment as a career” for the students of the college in its premises.

The event started with the lighting of lamp followed by the presentation of bouquets. Prof. Seema Mir, Principal of the college formally welcomed the guests and in her address asked the students to take maximum benefit of such programmes which are need of the hour. The programme was held under the guidance of Dr. Kavita Suri, Director, DLL.

The special resource persons were Dr. Harleen Kour, Sr. Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, University of Jammu, Mr. Sumit Sharma, Drama Instructor, Department of Student’s welfare, University of Jammu and Dr. Rewa Khajuria, Counsellor, EIAB, DLL.

Dr. Harleen Kour informed the students about the concept of Self employment and about various Government schemes and start ups. Mr. Sumit Sharma in his presentation apprised the students about career prospects in performing arts and further study options in drama and theatre etc.

Dr. Rakesh Kumar, HOD Urdu conducted the proceedings. Other faculty members of the college who were presented at the occasion included Prof. Nirlape Kour, Prof. Mohamad Rafi, Prof. Deepika Mehra. The programme was really useful for the students who were able to know the career prospects in these streams. About 48 students of the college while giving feedback appreciated the programme. Prof. Shahima Akhtar, Convenor of career counselling cell of the college presented vote of thanks.